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Photosynthesis needs light, water, and oxygen. Soil is where the water is, along with other minerals. So yes plants do need soil, unless they have an alternative source for water and those minerals (as in hydroponic farms). Under normal circumstances though, taking a plant out of the soil is effectively condemning it to death.
What else can I help you with?
Do potatos need a mound of dirt around the plant?
Potatoes need a mound of fertile soil around the plant not dirt.
Why do plants need roots?
Plants need roots to anchor themselves in the soil, to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, and to store energy reserves. Roots also help to support the plant's structure and aid in reproduction by absorbing nutrients necessary for flowering and fruit production.
What materils do you need to grow a plant?
A plant grows or forms when the cells produced more cells. Some of these replace old cells but others are what make the plant grow or "form".
Which fertiliser is good for tulsi and moneyplant?
For planting tulsi you will need organic potting soil that has a pH level of 5.5 to 6.5 since this plant needs an acidic soil. A money plant can grow from both water and soil but once planted it cannot be changed.
Can aloe vera survive in dry soil and direct sunlight?
Aloe plant need sun light to survie in the summer
Does soil need sunlight to support plant growth?
No, soil does not need sunlight to support plant growth. Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, but soil provides nutrients and support for plant roots to grow.
Do you need to compress soil when planting perrenials?
When planting any plant you need to compress the soil around the plant. Not too much just enough so the plant cannot be pulled out (or blown out)of the soil easily.
Do plants need soil to live?
it may depend on what plant it is. But usually yes they do need soil.
What do plant leaves need from soil?
Macronutrients
Will a plant live with nothing but soil?
NO a plant need a lot of things
How does soil have in order to support plant life?
you must have water, wet soil, and of course you need a flower to plant.
Which soil makes a plant grow?
Different species of plant need different soil types to grow and thrive.
Why does a plant need good soil?
For the engyer and nuture and stuff, the water and food for the plant is stuck up throught the soil.
Do roots need soil?
roots get a type of nutrient from the soil which travels up the plant and the sun turns it into a food for the plant
Which type-of-soil do plants need and why does it effect plants?
The type of soil a plant needs, depends on the plant i.e. some plants may need lots of water while other plants don't. The better the soil matches the plant, the better the plant grows. If the soil's not good enough for the plant, the plant may die or grow smaller and slower. When purchasing a plant make sure to read the tag or an other accompanying information to see what environment it grows best in. Some plants need a loamy, neutral Ph soil while others need a well draining sandy soil.
Do plant grow better in sponge or soil?
soil because it gives them the natural resources they need.
What does soil provides?
Soil provides the necessary nutrients plant need to be able to sustain life.
